Help me give my students interactive tools like Rubik's Cubes, stress balls, and writing utensils, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and emotional well-being.
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Project
Integrating Rubik's Cubes, stress balls, pencils, sharpies, and dry erase markers into the classroom can profoundly impact students' learning experiences. Rubik's Cubes foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness, engaging students in hands-on manipulation to understand patterns and algorithms. Stress balls provide a calming mechanism, helping students manage anxiety and improve focus by redirecting excess energy. Pencils and Sharpies are fundamental tools for note-taking, brainstorming, and expressing ideas, empowering students to engage creatively in their work. Meanwhile, dry erase markers enable interactive learning activities on whiteboards, promoting collaboration, visual learning, and immediate feedback. These resources aim to enhance learning, promote engagement, and support the well-being of each unique student, fostering a dynamic and inclusive classroom environment.
Sharpie The Ultimate Collection Markers - Set of 65
• Blick Art Materials
$69.92
1
$69.92
Ticonderoga Original No 2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 240 - Wood
• School Specialty
$59.99
1
$59.99
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 [Amazon Exclusive]
• Amazon Business
$53.29
1
$53.29
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relief Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball
• Amazon Business
$9.99
5
$49.95
Stress Balls Set - 18 Pack - Party Favors | Stress Balls for Adults - Squishy Balls, Goody Bag Stuffers | Anxiety Relief Calming Tool - Fidget Stress Ball for Autism & ADD/ADHD
• Amazon Business
$15.95
3
$47.85
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Assorted Colors) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$45.00
1
$45.00
Sharpie Fine Permanent Markers, Black, Pack of 36 - Rubber/Glass - Durable
• School Specialty
$39.97
1
$39.97
Rubik's Cube Creator: Erno Rubik (Toy Trailblazers)
• Amazon Business
$32.79
1
$32.79
Rubik's Cube Magic Star Spinner, Perfect For Fidgeting, Simple & Fun Solving Element, Spin It, Twist It, Balance It & Solve It, Age 4+, Durable Plastic, 5.0" x 3.2" x 1.0" (Red)
• Amazon Business
$27.98
1
$27.98
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8
• Blick Art Materials
$9.10
3
$27.30
Play Visions OddBallz Giant Stress Ball - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler
• School Specialty
$23.99
1
$23.99
SHARPIE Permanent Markers, Portrait Colors, Fine Point, Assorted, 12 Count
• Amazon Business
Sharpie Permanent Markers Fine Tip Assorted 24/Pack (75846)
• Staples
$18.68
1
$18.68
S&S Worldwide Color Me Cube Puzzle, 12/Pack (CF-13580A)
• Quill.com
$17.99
1
$17.99
Rubik's Crystal, New Transparent 3x3 Cube Classic Color-Matching Problem-Solving Brain Teaser Puzzle Game Toy for Kids and Adults Aged 8+
• Amazon Business
$10.52
1
$10.52
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (86001)
• Staples
$10.49
1
$10.49
Materials cost
$575.07
Vendor shipping charges
$12.40
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.63
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$626.10
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